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Humshuka

Kayla Castle • Jul 08, 2022

I order this dish on repeat at my favorite Israeli brunch spot in NYC! Classic shakshuka served on top of hummus served alongside pita. Since I made this at home, I used only egg whites but can easily sub for the whole egg. No egg yolks are not the devil I just don’t like the taste of runny yolks based on preference not nutritionally speaking. 

Recipe


Ingredients

4 large eggs- I used only egg whites

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt/pepper- to taste 

¼ cup onion, minced

14.5 oz crushed tomatoes (no salt added, or low sodium **check no sugar is added)

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon dried herbs, I used basil + parsley

½ -3/4 cup hummus, I used plain hummus 

Pita bread to serve alongside 


Method:

1.) Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté till tender, about 3-5 minutes. 

2.) Add in the bell pepper sauté for 3-minutes followed by the garlic. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add in all the spices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low simmer. 

3.) Create 4 small wells and add an egg into each well. Cover the pan and cook till eggs are set about 5-8 minutes depending on preferred doneness. 

4.) On a plate spread out hummus, when done carefully transfer the shakshuka on top of hummus. Serve along side pita bread, enjoy! 

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